Supervisor for the Division of Building Land Development Services

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. - We maintain building and resident safety and health - We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability - We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency’s effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The OOD is comprised of eight divisions that administer a range of programs. These divisions include New Construction Finance, Special Needs Housing, Housing Incentives, Building and Land Development Services, Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation, Preservation Finance, Portfolio Management and Conversions, and Compliance and Enforcement. The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. BLDS is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 100 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, the Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit. As a Supervisor of Preservation Intake Review, you will work closely with the Executive Director of Preservation Design Review Services and Deputy Director of Intake and Scope Services to oversee and provide technical services to various Moderate Rehab Programs. The ideal candidate should have a background in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and possess extensive experience with building rehabilitation, energy-efficiency and water conservation programs, and sustainability design practices. S/he should also have a strong knowledge base of sustainable design standards and New York City construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience.
Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and affordable housing issues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.
Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues.
Proficient in the operation of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) & Bluebeam Revu.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Executive Director of Preservation Design Review Services in supervising the scope and intake process for moderate rehabilitation projects that include small- to mid-sized buildings) participating in the various HPD rehabilitation loan programs.
Assist the Deputy Director of Intake and Scope Services in overseeing the intake and scope review for projects undergoing moderate rehabilitation through HPD's preservation loan programs, including the HRP, ANCP, Year 15 Program, and Participation Loan Program, to assure that energy and water efficiency measures are integrated into the project.
Coordinate and conduct site inspections for projects participating in the GHPP Program and in HPD's moderate rehabilitation programs, and prepare intake reports.
Review Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) to assist various loan programs in establishing a list of qualified consultants who will prepare Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNAs).
Provide technical assistance and oversee the process for reviewing IPNAs prepared by qualified consultants for moderate rehabilitation projects.
Work closely with the Deputy Director of Intake and Scope Services to prepare cost estimates based on the energy and water efficiency measures included in the scopes of work.
Assist in developing design standards for HPD-assisted rehabilitation projects based on best practices in the construction industry & complies with the statutory requirements of related government agencies.
Review & assistance with Emergency Waiver Applications for buildings requiring emergency rehabilitation work.
Supervise the completion of reviews, memos and reports by the Moderate rehab team and ensures that the work reflects the standards and requirements of the agency.
Attend and lead meetings as required to perform the work for Moderate Rehabilitation Projects.